Brambles today released its 2026 Sustainability Review, highlighting progress in the first year of its 2030 Sustainability Program, which advances the company’s vision to create regenerative supply networks.

Reporting on material sustainability issues and achievements for the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2026, the review demonstrates early momentum against Brambles’ broad range of targets across nature, business and communities.

“As we step into the next phase of our regenerative vision, we have focused on translating our ambition into clear strategies and frameworks that support accountability, transparency and delivery against these elevated sustainability goals,” said Dr. Juan José Freijo, Chief Sustainability Officer, Brambles.

Key achievements highlighted in the 2026 Sustainability Review include:

  • Enabling 10,000 hectares of land regeneration in South Africa’s Upper uThukela catchment through a new partnership with WildTrust, which aims to protect and restore approximately 75,000 hectares over five years, contributing to Brambles’ target to regenerate two hectares of land for every hectare required for its timber needs;

  • Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 16% against a FY20 baseline, ahead of Brambles’ validated science-based targets reduction trajectory;

  • Substituting 50% of virgin plastic purchases with circular materials or solutions (up from 41% in FY25), against Brambles’ target of 80%;

  • Engaging in sustainability collaborations with 694 external partners across customers, suppliers and NGOs (up from 637 in FY25);

  • Issuing a record 7,440 Sustainability Certificates to customers, more than double the 3,702 issued in FY25, recognizing environmental benefits achieved by using Brambles’ platforms instead of linear or single-use alternatives;

  • Achieving a 10% improvement in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) (0.9 in FY26 vs 1.0 in FY25) to deliver Brambles’ best safety performance on record;

  • Facilitating the rescue of 880,863 tonnes of surplus food using CHEP platforms, equating to 1.8 billion meals served to people in need; and

  • Supporting local communities with contributions totaling $8.84M through financial, in-kind donations and volunteering hours.

The review also showcases initiatives across Brambles’ operating regions that support its regenerative ambition. These include efforts to protect biodiversity and endangered species in South Africa, collaborations with carrier partners on electric transport solutions in Australia, Mexico and Chile, and the deployment of Brambles’ digital technologies to help customers protect produce quality and reduce food spoilage in Latin America.

“Climate change, resource scarcity and nature-related impacts are reshaping value chains and increasing the importance of resilience. Brambles is well positioned to respond by drawing on our leadership, collaboration and advocacy to promote the energy transition, advance circular solutions, and strengthen supply chain resilience,” said Dr. Freijo.

Sustainability leadership

Brambles continued to be recognized for its sustainability leadership in FY26. The company ranked No. 2 globally in the Commercial Services and Supplies category of the Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class World Index and was recognized in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook, having earned a Top 5% S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Score.

Brambles also maintained the highest possible AAA rating from MSCI and retained CDP ‘A’ rating for both climate and forestry.

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Brambles is a global provider of logistics solutions, connecting the world’s supply network through its operations, people and technology. Brambles operates across ~60 countries primarily through its CHEP brand, harnessing its industry-leading expertise and the unmatched scale of its asset pool of 352 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of 750+ service centers. Through its regenerative ambition, built on decades of leadership in the circular economy, Brambles has become one of the world’s most sustainable companies. Since its origin in 1875, Brambles has been at the forefront of innovation. Today, it continues to invest in the future, bringing enhanced connections, visibility and foresight, developing solutions to unlock new value for customers, and making the world’s supply network more resilient and regenerative. Brambles is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and an ASX20 constituent. The Group employs approximately 12,000 people, with its largest operations in North America and Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.

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